The Federal Government reiterated its stand on the 16 years as a minimum for admission into tertiary institutions. At this year’s annual policy meeting on admissions into tertiary institutions held in Abuja, the meeting adopted 150 as the benchmark for admission into universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education. The meeting adopted 140 […]
According to a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new visa restrictions is said to take immediate effect. However, the embassy clarified that “those US non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, […]
The two sides were now in talks over possible successors, who would need approval from both countries, citing two people familiar with the matter. Markarova, who has served as ambassador in Washington since 2021, has been criticised by some Republicans for being too closely aligned with the Democratic Party. Her replacement could be an attempt […]
His resignation was contained in a letter, and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Kokani, Kida Ward, Hawul Local Government Area. “I humbly submit my resignation as a member of the PDP with immediate effect.“I thank you for the privilege and opportunity granted to me during my time in the party,” he announced. Kida […]
In a resignation letter he addressed the party leadership, Uli cited persistent leadership crises and a lack of internal discipline in the PDP since 2022. He said the party had strayed from its founding principles and could no longer enforce accountability “Warning signs became evident when certain members placed themselves above party discipline, regardless of […]
The union cited the implementation of its “No Pay, No Work” resolution as the reason for this action. The ASUU branches at two federal universities, the University of Jos and the University of Abuja have already begun strike in line with the directive. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, confirmed the development to newsmen in Abuja, sighting […]
This is coming after INEC formally announced the date for the governorship election in Osun State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mutiu Agboke who made this known during a meeting with Electoral Officers, EOs, in Osogbo revealed that the CVR is scheduled to commence on August 18, 2025 for the first phase and august 25, 2025 […]
Adelore said that his resignation takes effect from July 7, 2025. He noted that he resigned from his position due to alleged imposition and intimidation. It was gathered that the resignation of Adelore is coming a few weeks before the bye-election to fill the vacant position for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat. Akinremi, who […]
The police also rescued a kidnapped driver and recovered a truck loaded with custard powder worth N9.5 million and arrested three suspects involved in the criminal act. This was disclosed in a statement released by the command spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga. Ikenga added that joint security teams attached to various police divisions, including vigilante operatives, carried […]
This clarification comes in response to recent speculations and reports suggesting that new charges had been introduced following the launch of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number, NRBVN, platform for Nigerians abroad. The Bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, noted the fee mentioned in some media outlets is tied exclusively to the new […]